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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,606.97, 36,716.90 and 14,670.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,606.97, 36,716.90 and 14,670.09 is: 20,244.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,606.97 : 36,716.90 = 14,670.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,606.97/36,716.90 = 14,670.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,606.97x = 36,716.90 × 14,670.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,606.97x = 538,640,154.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,640,154.17/26,606.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,244.33

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